1 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY
MORENO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS*
CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY
MORENO VALLEY HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MORENO VALLEY PUBLIC FINANCING CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MORENO VALLEY PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
MORENO VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ADJOURNED FROM JUNE 18, 2024 –6:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Joint Meeting of the City Council, Community Services District, City as Successor Agency for the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moreno Valley, Moreno Valley Housing Authority, Moreno Valley Public Financing Corporation, Moreno Valley Public Financing Authority, the Board of Library Trustees, and the Moreno Valley Community Foundation Board of Directors was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Mayor Cabrera in the Council Chamber Located at 14177 Frederick Street.
Mayor Cabrera announced that the City Council receives a separate stipend for CSD meetings.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Delgado.
C. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Mayor Cabrera.
D. ROLL CALL
Ulises Cabrera - Mayor
Cheylynda Barnard - Mayor Pro Tem
2 Elena Baca-Santa Cruz - Council Member
Ed Delgado - Council Member
E. MOTIONS TO EXCUSE ABSENCES
None.
F. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
Jane Halstead - Manager of the Office of Mayor and City Council/City Clerk Paul Bradvica - Deputy City Clerk
Steven Quintanilla- City Attorney
Mike Lee - City Manager
Brian Mohan - Assistant City Manager
Sean Kelleher - Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Kimberly Ganimian - Deputy Finance Director
Harold Zamora - Engineering Division Manager/Assistant City Engineer Jeremy Bubnick - Parks and Community Services Director
Robert Cardenas - Human Resources Director
Cruz Esparza - Economic Development Director
Ken Reichle - Chief of Police
Jesse Park - Fire Chief
G. APPROVAL OF ORDER OF AGENDA
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Approved Agenda Order.
Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Delgado District 2 RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
H. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Louise Palomarez
3 1. Critical of Mayor Cabrera.
Dr. Tylisha Julienne and Dr. Karla Richmond
1. Edgemont Women's Club leadership.
Fred Banuelos
1. Lighting the "M"
2. Local murals.
3. Tax dollars.
Elia Carillo
1. Non-profit assistance.
Daryl Terrell
1. Patriotism
Joe Teague
1. Residential concerns.
Elaine Vu
1. Public safety.
Chris Baca
1. Election.
Julie Pedroza
1. Building Up Lives Foundation.
Phillip Rosenberg
1. Education system.
Bob Palomarez
1. Youth programs.
I. JOINT CONSENT CALENDARS
Mayor Cabrera asked the City Council if there were any items they would like pulled for separate action or discussion.
Councilmember Delgado stated he would like to comment on Item I.7.
4 City Clerk Jane Halstead provided a statement on Item I.5.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan provided a staff report for Item I.7.
At the conclusion of the staff report, Councilmember Delgado provided comments on Item I.7.
Assistant City Manager Brian Mohan provided additional comments regarding Councilmember Delgado's comments.
With no additional questions or comments, Mayor Cabrera moved back to Consent Calendar, which included Item I.7.
Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
Elaine Vu
1. Concerns.
With no council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Approved the Joint Consent Calendars.
Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Delgado District 2 RESULT: Approved (4 to 0)
I.1 ORDINANCES – SECOND READING/ADOPTION
I.2 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- CLOSED SESSION - JUNE 4, 2024 4:30 PM.
I.3 MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 4, 2024 6:00 PM.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Approval of City Council and Affiliated Boards’ Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes for June 4, 2024.
RESULT: Approved
5 I.4 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 2485 (REPORT OF: CITY ATTORNEY) Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. CONSIDERED the Planning Commission's recommendation that the City Council support Assembly Bill (AB) 2485 by directing the City Attorney to prepare a letter of support to be signed by the Mayor and submitted to the State Legislature and the League of California Cities on behalf of the City Council to the State Legislature and the League of California Cities.
RESULT: Approved
I.5 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION – NOVEMBER 5, 2024;
RESOLUTIONS CALLING ELECTION, REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION
WITH STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION, AND ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATE STATEMENTS (REPORT OF: CITY
CLERK)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-34 - A Resolution calling an election titled:
"A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California Calling and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for certain officers, as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California, Relating to General Law Cities”.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-35 - A Resolution requesting election consolidation titled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Riverside to Consolidate a General Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 with the Calling and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 with the Statewide General Election to be Held on that Date, Pursuant to Sec. 10403 of the California Elections Code”.
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-36 - A Resolution establishing regulations and cost for Candidate Statements titled: "A Resolution of the City Council
6 of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Providing for Regulations Pertaining to Materials for Candidates and Costs Pertaining to Candidate Statements submitted to the Voters at the Special Municipal Election and the General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024”.
RESULT: Approved
I.6 LIST OF PERSONNEL CHANGES (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER) Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Ratified the list of personnel changes as described.
RESULT: Approved
I.7 STATE BUDGET AND ECONOMIC UPDATE (REPORT OF: CITY
MANAGER)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Received and filed this State Budget and Economic Update.
RESULT: Approved
I.8 PEN24-0033 – SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES REVISING TITLE 3 (REVENUE AND FINANCE) AND TITLE 9
(PLANNING & ZONING) OF THE MORENO VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE (REPORT OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Adopted by title only Ordinance No. 1012 revising Title 3 (Revenue and Finance), specifically Chapter 3.40 (Dedication of Land for Park Facilities and Payment of In Lieu Fees).
7 2. Adopted by title only Ordinance No. 1013 revising Title 9 (Planning & Zoning) of the Moreno Valley Municipal Code to conform with current State law and clarifying existing requirements and standards, including revisions to Chapter 9.02 (Permits and Approvals), Chapter 9.03 (Residential Districts), Chapter 9.09 (Specific Use Development Standards), Chapter
9.11 (Parking, Pedestrian and Loading Requirements), Chapter 9.14 (Land Divisions) and Chapter 9.15 (Definitions) of the Moreno Valley Municipal Code.
RESULT: Approved
I.9 PAYMENT REGISTER- APRIL 2024 (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Received and filed the Payment Register.
RESULT: Approved
I.10 ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS INTO CFD NO. 2021-01 (PARKS MAINTENANCE). (REPORT OF: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT
SERVICES)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council and CSD:
1. Adopted Resolution No. CSD 2024-55, a Resolution of the Board for the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, ordering the annexation of territory to City of Moreno Valley Community Facilities District No. 2021-01 (Parks Maintenance) and approving the amended maps for said District, for the specific properties as listed in the Discussion section of this staff report and as previously approved by the Landowner and certified by the City's Election Official (Amendment Nos. 167, 170-189).
RESULT: Approved
8 I.11 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) GRANT AWARD FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 (REPORT OF: FIRE)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Accepted the Fiscal Year 2023 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant award of $30,093 from the Riverside County Emergency Management Department.
2. Authorized a budget adjustment of $30,093 to the Emergency Management Grant fund (2503) revenue and expenditure accounts.
RESULT: Approved
I.12 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT PROGRAM
(EMPG) GRANT AWARD FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 (REPORT OF: FIRE) Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Accepted the Fiscal Year 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program (EMPG) grant award of $42,879 from the Riverside County Emergency Management Department.
2. Authorized a budget adjustment of $42,879 to the Emergency Management Grant Fund (2503) revenue and expenditure accounts.
RESULT: Approved
I.13 ACCEPT FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS FOR SUMMER THEATER PROGRAM (REPORT OF: PARKS AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council and CSD:
1. Authorized the City Manager/Executive Director or its Authorized Representative Parks & Community Services Director, or designee to
9 accept grant award from the National Endowment for the Arts for the Summer Youth Camp Theater Program in the amount of $40,000; and
2. Authorized the City Manager/Executive Director or designee to process necessary budget adjustments and appropriations in FY 23/24 for the grant award funds received.
RESULT: Approved
I.14 ACCEPT FUNDING FROM CA ARTS COUNCIL-PUBLIC ART PILOT PROGRAM (REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council and CSD:
1. Authorized the City Manager/Executive Director or its Authorized Representative, Parks & Community Services Director, or designee to accept grant award from the California Arts Council for the City of Moreno Valley Public Art Program in the amount of $1,000,000; and
2. Authorized the City Manager/Executive Director or designee to process necessary budget adjustments/appropriations in FY 23/24 for the grant award funds received.
RESULT: Approved
I.15 ACCEPTANCE OF THE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION CLIMATE
ADAPTATION PROGRAM GRANT AWARD FOR THE MORENO
MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN LINE K AND RECHE CANYON
DETENTION-DEBRIS BASIN PROJECT (REPORT OF: PUBLIC
WORKS)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Accepted the Local Transportation Climate Adaptation Program grant award of $12,500,000 and approved the City-State Program Supplement Agreement for the Moreno Master Drainage Plan Line K and Reche Canyon Detention-Debris Basin project;
10 2. Authorized a budget adjustment of $700,000 to the Capital Projects Grants (Fund 2301) revenue and expenditure accounts as set forth in the fiscal impact section of this report for implementing the Project Approval and Environmental Document phase of the Moreno Master Drainage Plan Line K and Reche Canyon Detention-Debris Basin project; and
3. Authorized all subsequent budget adjustments for implementing the remaining phases of the Moreno Master Drainage Plan Line K and Reche Canyon Detention-Debris Basin project once grant funding for these phases has been approved by the California Transportation Commission, up to the total grant amount of $12,500,000.
RESULT: Approved
I.16 RESOLUTION SETTING ASIDE RESOLUTIONS 2021-46 AND 2021-47 AND ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 981 (REPORT BY:
CITY ATTORNEY)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-37 Setting Aside Resolution Nos. 2021-46 and 2021-47 related to the certification of the Final Program EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 20200039022) and approval of the MoVal 2040 General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan: and
2. Introduced and subsequently adopt Ordinance No. 1014 repealing Ordinance No. 981 related to the Zoning Ordinance Amendment for the MoVal 2040 General Plan Update.
RESULT: Approved
I.17 AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE RELATED
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS TO ANY AND ALL CORPORATIONS
INCLUDED IN SAID SETTLEMENTS THROUGH THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL (REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
11 1. Authorized participation in national opioid settlement and authorizing the City Manager to execute related participation agreements to any and all corporations included in said settlements through the Attorney General.
RESULT: Approved
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
REGULATORY RATE SCHEDULE FOR FY2024-2025 (REPORT OF:
PUBLIC WORKS)
Assistant City Engineer Harold Zamora provided the staff report.
Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
With no public comments and Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Delgado District 2
Seconded by: Mayor Cabrera
Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Conducted a Public Hearing to review and confirm the annual regulatory rate schedule for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program for New and Existing Residential, Common Interest, Commercial, Industrial and Quasi-Public Land Uses.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-38, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley, California, Authorizing and Approving the Levy of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Regulatory Rates for New and Existing Residential, Common Interest, Commercial, Industrial, and Quasi-Public Use Development of the County of Riverside Property Tax Roll.
3. Authorized the Chief Financial Officer to adjust the rates levied on the property tax bills in the event there are any parcel changes between the City Council meeting date and the date the fixed charges are submitted to
12 the County of Riverside or other adjustments, provided the applied rate does not exceed the maximum rate, is in compliance with the ballot for each parcel, and is consistent with the adopted budget.
RESULT: Approved
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
K.1 APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (REPORT OF: CITY CLERK)
City Clerk Jane Halstead provided the staff report.
With the conclusion of the staff report, Mayor Cabrera called for Council questions of staff.
With no Council questions of staff, Mayor Cabrera called for public comments to be heard.
With no public comments, Mayor Cabrera acknowledged all of the City Commissioners in attendance of the meeting.
With no Council deliberation, Mayor Cabrera entertained a motion.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4
Seconded by: Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1
Ayes (4): Mayor Cabrera, Mayor Pro Tem Barnard District 4, Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz District 1, and Councilmember Delgado District 2
That the City Council:
1. Approved the slate of Mayoral nominees to various advisory bodies and extend those members with expiring terms.
RESULT: Approved
L. REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD REPORTS
L.1 REGIONAL COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD
L.1.1 March Joint Powers Commission (JPC)
Councilmember Delgado reported the following:
Adopted budgets for March JPA and the related agencies.
13 Heard public hearing testimony about the West March Upper Plateau. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Joint Powers Commission voted to table consideration of the project.
L.1.2 Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Board of Directors (RCHCA)
None.
L.1.3 Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Mayor Cabrera reported the following:
The Commission approved the Metrolink Operating and Capital Subsidies for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 and related action items.
The Commission established a one-year pilot program providing satellite meeting locations for Commission meetings in French Valley and Coachella Valley beginning September 2024.
L.1.4 Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors (RTA) Mayor Pro Tem Barnard reported the following:
The Committee approved a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goal of 2.5% for federal fiscal years 2025-2027 as required under Federal Transit Administration guidelines.
The Committee also approved and adopted amendments to the RTA’s Conflict of Interest Code.
L.1.5 Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee (WRCOG)
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz reported the following:
At the WRCOG Executive Committee meeting on June 21, 2024, a report of the Finance Department was received and filed.
Additionally, staff recommendations were approved for the following:
General Assembly and Executive Committee Meeting
Schedules for 2025
TUMF Credit and Reimbursement Agreement and
Amendment
14 2024 TUMF 5-Year Transportation Improvement Programs for Northwest, Hemet/San Jacinto, and Pass Zones.
MOU with SCAG for the REAP Subregional Partnership
Program 2.0 for Reimbursement
Modification of Program Reports Related to the Direct Capital Providers Program
In addition, a presentation was provided by State Controller Malia Cohen regarding fiscal issues, and discussion was had regarding the 2024 General Assembly and planning kicked off for the 2025 General Assembly.
L.1.6 Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors (RCA)
None.
L.1.7 School District/City Joint Task Force
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz reported the following:
In addition to City representatives, representatives from the Moreno Valley Unified School District, Val Verde Unified School District, California State Parks at Lake Perris, Riverside County Board of Supervisors, 5th District, Think Together and Rising Stars Business Academy attended the meeting. Highlights include:
Moreno Valley Unified School District- The school district is welcoming their new Superintendent Dr. Alejandro
Ruvalcaba starting July 1, who is joining from the Rosemead school district.
Val Verde Unified School District- The school district received a $32.3 million dollar grant to be used for
community services programs such as a neighborhood
health clinic, laundromat, and adult learning programs. California State Park – Lake Perris are adding improvements to the park by adding interpretive panels along the trails and the renovations of the Ya’i Heki’ Regional Indian Museum. Riverside County Supervisor’s Office, 5th District, is accepting applications for the Community Improvement
Designation grant program and have launched the First Time
15 Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance Program which is
aimed to help low-to-moderate income individuals in the purchase of their first home.
Rising Stars Business Academy- Introduced their street outreach team and announced two backpack giveaways.
The first will be on July 17 at Weston Park and the second will be July 31 at Community Park from 9am-12pm.
M. EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
None.
N. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Cooling centers.
2. 4th of July event.
O. CITY COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember Baca-Santa Cruz
1. Community events/WRCOG event.
2. Praised City staff.
3. Ride along with Code and PD.
4. No fireworks.
Councilmember Delgado
1. Community events/Community engagement.
2. Warehouse visit.
3. Senior Citizen's Advisory Board.
4. WRCOG event.
5. Kindness.
Mayor Pro Tem Barnard
1. No fireworks.
2. Praised City staff.
3. Community events/Hospital Garden opening.
4. Community engagement.
16 5. Juneteenth event.
6. 4th of July event.
Mayor Cabrera
1. Homelessness/Prop 1
2. Community events.
3. Ride along/Little free library installation.
4. Upcoming events.
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Cabrera adjourned the meeting at 7:31 PM.
Submitted by:
___________________________
M. Patricia Rodriguez
Acting City Clerk
Secretary, Moreno Valley Community Services District
Secretary, City as Successor Agency for the Community
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moreno Valley
Secretary, Moreno Valley Housing Authority
Secretary, Board of Library Trustees
Secretary, Public Financing Authority
Approved by:
___________________________
Ulises Cabrera
Mayor
City of Moreno Valley
President, Moreno Valley Community Services District
Chairperson, City as Successor Agency for the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Moreno Valley
Chairperson, Moreno Valley Housing Authority
Chairperson, Board of Library Trustees
Chairperson, Public Financing Authority